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In the small garden, Mao Wenlong was playing with a small flower. When he saw Li Yuanqing coming, he smiled softly and said, "Yuanqing, you are here."

It was mid-afternoon, and although the sun was a bit harsh, the big trees in the small garden had already grown up, and the shorter ones were three or four meters tall. The trees were full of shade, so it didn't feel too hot.

Although Li Yuanqing drank a lot today, there are only a few people in the Dongjiang headquarters who can drink with Li Yuanqing. This amount of wine is not much of an obstacle for Li Yuanqing.

"I have seen a great commander in my humble position."

Li Yuanqing bowed respectfully to Mao Wenlong.

Mao Wenlong smiled and said, "Yuan Qing, to be honest, I didn't expect that you would come to see me before you returned to Changsheng Island."

Li Yuanqing said respectfully: "Commander, I didn't hear news about the war in my headquarters until I arrived at Liaohai. To be honest, Marshal, I was responsible for this matter. When I was in the north, I didn't find out.

The main force has fled south."

Mao Wenlong smiled and waved his hand, "Yuan Qing, you don't have to take the responsibility on yourself. I can see success or failure very clearly. In the final analysis, I didn't seize the opportunity! I can't face off against the main force of Houjin."

He said, looking straight into Li Yuanqing's eyes, "Yuanqing, your training methods are very good."

Li Yuanqing hurriedly said: "Commander, if you need it, I am willing to provide you with all the methods of military training."

For Li Yuanqing, he was not afraid of the so-called pikemen phalanx.

As the old saying goes, it is difficult to paint the bones of a tiger.

A truly strong army cannot be built just by practicing. The most important thing is to grow through countless combat experiences.

Although the Dongjiang Headquarters was an army of hope for the Ming Dynasty, Li Yuanqing, who was born in it, understood deeply that there were too many entanglements and complications. If Mao Wenlong wanted to train a truly strong army, it would be more than a thousand difficulties?

To a large extent, Li Yuanqing also wanted to help Mao Wenlong. After all, if the Dongjiang headquarters were stronger, it would only have advantages and few disadvantages for the entire Ming Dynasty's war in Liao.

Take ten thousand steps back.

Li Yuanqing is now gaining momentum. The men in Changsheng Battalion under his command are the best military officers. They are loyal to Li Yuanqing. If he is compared with the ability of violent soldiers, who can compare with him?

Mao Wenlong smiled and shook his head, "Yuan Qing, this is not necessary. What do you think of the current situation in Liaodi?"

Li Yuanqing was stunned for a moment, and then he understood.

With Mao Wenlong's identity and decades of military service, he naturally couldn't bear to use Li Yuanqing's military training methods. However, this failure should also force Mao Wenlong to change his thinking.

After thinking for a moment, Li Yuanqing said: "Commander, it is already mid-July. The autumn harvest is about to begin. If we continue to force ourselves to use troops, neither our headquarters nor our Changsheng Battalion will have much spare power. I think that we

For the time being, we should focus on recuperating and recuperating, and focusing on defense. According to my humble estimation, if the old slave has not captured the commander's main force, he must be unwilling to do so and will continue to wreak havoc in Liaodong for a while."

Mao Wenlong nodded slowly, "You and I have the same view. It's just a pity for the people of Liaodong!"

Li Yuanqing was also a little silent, "Commander, when the situation comes to this, we can only try our best to help the people come to the headquarters to avoid Jin Fengrui's sharp edge first."

Mao Wenlong nodded and suddenly smiled: "That boy of yours should be one year old now. As a grandfather, I haven't prepared a gift for him yet. Someone, bring my treasure box!"

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Walking out of the small garden, Li Yuanqing found an exquisite jade pendant in his hand. The jade pendant was in the shape of a soothing leaf, with the birth date of Li Yuanqing's eldest son Li Dingbei engraved on it. It was crystal clear and felt very good when touched in his hand.

Li Yuanqing played with the jade pendant in his hand, already understanding in his heart.

Mao Wenlong must have been preparing this jade pendant for some time, but due to various reasons, he only took it out now.

Li Yuanqing also understood that although he maintained sufficient respect for Mao Wenlong, it was no longer possible to imagine acting as a military advisor and helping Mao Wenlong analyze the situation as before.

With Mao Wenlong's temperament, if he falls, he will definitely get up again. Even if it hurts and he has to pay a price, he will never need Li Yuanqing's help.

Li Yuanqing couldn't help but let out a long breath.

As the ancients said, ‘things change and people change’.

I'm afraid, that's it.

But at this point, Li Yuanqing could not do much for Mao Wenlong, and to a large extent, Li Yuanqing also believed that when Mao Wenlong calmed down completely, he would have the ability to regain the disadvantage of Dongjiang Headquarters in Liaodong at this time.

After Li Yuanqing left, the banquet ended, and the official hall was empty for a while.

Mao Wenlong, a young soldier, led Li Yuanqing to the post house not far down the mountain to rest, and then left.

The scale of the post house has also expanded a lot compared to the original one.

Based on Li Yuanqing's status at this time, he basically lived in a small courtyard with the highest standards.

Li Yuanqing had some doubts about this, but all he could choose was to slowly adapt and accept it.

Not long after he lay down to rest, Chen Liangce rushed over in person and invited Li Yuanqing to a banquet at his mansion. Mao Chenglu also accompanied him.

When Zhenjiang City was captured, Li Yuanqing and Chen Zhong cooperated with Chen Liangce in a tacit understanding. Li Yuanqing naturally wanted to give him this face.

After briefly tidying up, the group went directly to Chen Liangce's mansion.

Chen ~ Liangce's house is in the east, covering an area of ​​about six or seven acres. It is neither big nor small. It is well-organized and does not have many features.

Zhang Pan, Chen Jisheng and others had been waiting here for a long time. When they saw Li Yuanqing coming, they all smiled and greeted him.

Li Yuanqing smiled and said hello to everyone.

Others have not changed much, but Chen Jisheng has aged a lot, and clear white strands can be faintly seen in his hair.

"Brother." Li Yuanqing shook Chen Jisheng's hand heavily.

Chen Jisheng forced himself to smile and said, "Yuan Qing, you're here. I felt unwell this morning and didn't go to greet you or go to the banquet. Don't blame me."

Li Yuanqing hurriedly said: "Brother, why should we be like this between brothers? Brother, I believe in your ability. It won't take long for Youxie to make a comeback."

Chen Jisheng smiled bitterly, but didn't say anything else, just nodded heavily.

In addition to old faces like Chen Jisheng and Zhang Pan, there are also many new faces in the hall. They are all young generals in their late teens or early twenties. The better ones are Qianhu, and the worse ones are basically Baihu and deputy Baihu.

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Li Yuanqing also saw several familiar figures.

When several people saw that Li Yuanqing finally got out, they hurried over to greet Li Yuanqing and kowtowed to say hello.

"The humble position is Kong Youxing, the humble position is Geng Zhongming, Geng Zhongyu, the humble position is still gratifying, the humble position is righteous, the humble position... I have met Li Shuai!"

Looking at the dozen young generals in front of him, Li Yuanqing couldn't help but be stunned.

Especially the Geng family brothers, the Shang family brothers, plus Kong Youde's eldest brother Kong Youxing...

Okay.

The three famous and powerful vassal kings of the Manchu Qing Dynasty were all gathered together.

Li Yuanqing smiled and waved his hand, "We are all brothers, please get up. Brother Xing, two brothers Geng, we haven't seen each other for a long time!"

Kong Youxing, Geng Zhongming, and Geng Zhongyu brothers were all flattered. They obviously didn't expect that Li Yuanqing would still remember them. They suddenly felt bright and hurriedly clasped their fists at Li Yuanqing.

Li Yuanqing looked at the Shang brothers on the side and said with a smile: "Two Shang brothers, I have admired your name for a long time. Especially in water battles. Haha. I didn't see you last time. This time, we

You must never return until you are drunk!"

Shang Kexi and Shang Keyi were simply flattered.

They never expected that Li Yuanqing would be so polite to them and even more respectful to them in his current capacity.

They were already seventeen or eighteen years old, and their whole bodies felt light and airy. This was simply a great honor.

After some greetings, everyone took their seats.

Li Yuanqing deservedly sat on the main seat.

Chen Liangce had already prepared the dishes, and the dishes were quickly brought out by several servants like an assembly line.

Although it cannot be compared with the exquisiteness of the official hall at noon, Chen ~ Liangce has obviously put great effort into it and spent a lot of money. The dishes are basically meat dishes, all served in large pots.

This is nothing to Li Yuanqing's Changsheng Island, especially during this time in the North, Li Yuanqing almost vomited from eating meat, but for the poor material island, this is definitely a big deal.

If you don't have more than a dozen taels, or even more than 20 taels of silver, you will definitely not be able to get it.

Chen Liangce personally filled the wine glass for Li Yuanqing, and everyone also filled it up. Chen Liangce smiled and said: "Everyone, Yuan Qing is not an outsider, he is his brother. Come on, let's drink wine and eat meat first!"

Li Yuanqing also laughed, picked up the wine glass, and brought the first bowl of wine himself.

Li Yuanqing had a general feeling for these meats and only ate a few symbolic bites. However, the young people around him, including veterans such as Chen Liangce, Chen Jisheng, Zhang Pan, and Mao Chenglu, ate so much that their mouths were full of oil.

, there is no majestic image of a general at all.

Li Yuanqing also felt a little uncomfortable.

The Dongjiang River is a pool of good water, but it’s a pity...

After three rounds of wine, five flavors of food.

Chen Liangce hurriedly showed Zhang Pan. Zhang Pan stood up, picked up the wine glass, and said with a smile: "Yuan Qing, we are all our brothers. If my brother has something to do, we won't hide it. Now, what is the headquarters?

The state, Yuan Qing, you have also seen it. People like Chenglu and Lao Chen and I do not seek merit, but seek no faults. But young people like them are different. Yuan Qing, we think you can help us.

We, the old brothers, can also lead this group of new brothers."

Li Yuanqing glanced at everyone and nodded slowly. After a moment, he said: "Brother Zhang, brothers, brothers, you all think highly of me, Li Yuanqing, and I, Li Yuanqing, take advantage of your favor. But this matter..."

Chen Liangce hurriedly said: "Yuan Qing, we are all sensible people, so we naturally understand your difficulties. Yuan Qing, don't worry, we will never hold you back or cause you trouble. But, all the old brothers have

The family has a business, and the new little brothers also want to start a family and start a business. Yuan Qing, I heard that you and Lao Chen built several salt farms on Changsheng Island and Guanglu Island?"

Li Yuanqing also understood everyone's thoughts and feelings at this time. They were looking for a way to make money...

After all, in Dongjiang, even if there is no shortage of food, wages and materials, what falls on them is probably still very little.

Especially now that Dongjiang has lost several battles in succession and his morale is low...

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